WordPress Incident Response Team Recruiting New Members
The WordPress Incident Response Team is actively recruiting new contributors to help enforce the Community Code of Conduct and ensure a safe community environment. Applications remain open until July 6, 2025, with selected members receiving dedicated training and the team planning to implement a rotation system for ongoing opportunities.
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The WordPress Incident Response Team is actively recruiting new contributors to help enforce the Community Code of Conduct and ensure a safe community environment. Applications remain open until July 6, 2025, with selected members receiving dedicated training and the team planning to implement a rotation system for ongoing opportunities.
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WordPress 7.0 Adds New watch() Function to Interactivity API
WordPress 7.0 introduces a new watch() function to the @wordpress/interactivity package that allows developers to subscribe to reactive value changes and run side effects at the store level. The update also deprecates certain state.navigation properties in core/router and populates state.url on the server to improve initial state handling and reduce undefined value issues.
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WordPress 7.0 introduces a new watch() function to the @wordpress/interactivity package that allows developers to subscribe to reactive value changes and run side effects at the store level. The update also deprecates certain state.navigation properties in core/router and populates state.url on the server to improve initial state handling and reduce undefined value issues.
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Johanne Courtright on Enhancing Gutenberg: Agency-Driven Block Editor Innovations
In this Jukebox Podcast episode, Johanne Courtright discusses her journey from classic WordPress development to embracing Gutenberg and building custom blocks for agencies. She introduces Groundworx, an open-source project offering flexible, performant agency-focused blocks and templates that address gaps in the core block editor. The episode explores block-based theme adoption challenges, the 80/20 rule for core vs. plugin features, and improvements needed for the block editor's future.
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In this Jukebox Podcast episode, Johanne Courtright discusses her journey from classic WordPress development to embracing Gutenberg and building custom blocks for agencies. She introduces Groundworx, an open-source project offering flexible, performant agency-focused blocks and templates that address gaps in the core block editor. The episode explores block-based theme adoption challenges, the 80/20 rule for core vs. plugin features, and improvements needed for the block editor's future.
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Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (Feb 16-22, 2026)
Wordfence has released its weekly vulnerability report covering the week of February 16-22, 2026, detailing newly disclosed vulnerabilities added to the Wordfence Intelligence Database. The report provides essential information to help WordPress site owners identify and address potential security issues affecting their installations.
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Wordfence has released its weekly vulnerability report covering the week of February 16-22, 2026, detailing newly disclosed vulnerabilities added to the Wordfence Intelligence Database. The report provides essential information to help WordPress site owners identify and address potential security issues affecting their installations.
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WordPress 7.0 Beta 1 Now Available for Testing
WordPress 7.0 Beta 1 is now available for download and testing with a scheduled final release on April 9, 2026. The new version introduces enhanced real-time collaboration, visual revisions, improved pattern handling, view transitions, and new blocks including responsive Grid, Icons, Breadcrumbs, and Heading blocks. Users can test via the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, direct download, WP-CLI, or WordPress Playground.
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WordPress 7.0 Beta 1 is now available for download and testing with a scheduled final release on April 9, 2026. The new version introduces enhanced real-time collaboration, visual revisions, improved pattern handling, view transitions, and new blocks including responsive Grid, Icons, Breadcrumbs, and Heading blocks. Users can test via the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, direct download, WP-CLI, or WordPress Playground.
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WordPress Launches my.WordPress.net Private Workspace in Browser
WordPress.org introduced my.WordPress.net, a new service that allows users to run WordPress entirely in their web browser without hosting, domain registration, or sign-up. The private-by-default platform leverages WordPress Playground technology and includes an App Catalog with tools like Personal CRM, RSS Reader, and AI assistance, positioning WordPress as a personal workspace for writing, journaling, research, and private tool building.
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WordPress.org introduced my.WordPress.net, a new service that allows users to run WordPress entirely in their web browser without hosting, domain registration, or sign-up. The private-by-default platform leverages WordPress Playground technology and includes an App Catalog with tools like Personal CRM, RSS Reader, and AI assistance, positioning WordPress as a personal workspace for writing, journaling, research, and private tool building.
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AI-Powered Troubleshooting and Website Optimization with Arnas Donauskas
In this Jukebox Podcast episode, Arnas Donauskas from Hostinger discusses how AI is transforming WordPress site management by automating troubleshooting, error detection, and performance optimization. The conversation covers Hostinger's AI tools that proactively monitor and fix critical website issues, alongside insights from his WordCamp US presentation on the future of AI-assisted website maintenance.
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In this Jukebox Podcast episode, Arnas Donauskas from Hostinger discusses how AI is transforming WordPress site management by automating troubleshooting, error detection, and performance optimization. The conversation covers Hostinger's AI tools that proactively monitor and fix critical website issues, alongside insights from his WordCamp US presentation on the future of AI-assisted website maintenance.
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A Year in the Plugins Team – 2025
The WordPress Plugins Team reviewed 12,713 plugins in 2025, a 40.6% increase from 2024, with weekly submissions doubling to around 330. The team implemented AI-assisted analysis tools and improved workflows to manage the surge in submissions while maintaining quality standards. Despite challenges with author responsiveness, plugin approvals increased 66.2% year-over-year, reflecting substantial growth in the WordPress plugin ecosystem.
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The WordPress Plugins Team reviewed 12,713 plugins in 2025, a 40.6% increase from 2024, with weekly submissions doubling to around 330. The team implemented AI-assisted analysis tools and improved workflows to manage the surge in submissions while maintaining quality standards. Despite challenges with author responsiveness, plugin approvals increased 66.2% year-over-year, reflecting substantial growth in the WordPress plugin ecosystem.
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Behind the Scenes at the CloudFest Hackathon
This podcast episode explores the CloudFest Hackathon, a unique three-day collaborative event held annually in Germany where developers, designers, and architects work together on open-source projects to maintain the WordPress ecosystem. Unlike typical commercial hackathons, CloudFest focuses on professional, non-commercial contributions to benefit the broader tech and WordPress communities.
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This podcast episode explores the CloudFest Hackathon, a unique three-day collaborative event held annually in Germany where developers, designers, and architects work together on open-source projects to maintain the WordPress ecosystem. Unlike typical commercial hackathons, CloudFest focuses on professional, non-commercial contributions to benefit the broader tech and WordPress communities.
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Malicious Plugin Distributes Fake Browser Updates to WordPress Admins
A malicious plugin called "Modern Recent Posts" is targeting WordPress administrators with fake browser update pop-ups that only appear in the wp-admin dashboard. The plugin downloads and executes remote JavaScript from an attacker-controlled domain, affecting at least 28 websites. WordPress site owners should check for this plugin and monitor for suspicious script injections in their admin areas.
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A malicious plugin called "Modern Recent Posts" is targeting WordPress administrators with fake browser update pop-ups that only appear in the wp-admin dashboard. The plugin downloads and executes remote JavaScript from an attacker-controlled domain, affecting at least 28 websites. WordPress site owners should check for this plugin and monitor for suspicious script injections in their admin areas.
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WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities & Patches — January 2026
A roundup of critical security vulnerabilities affecting popular WordPress plugins including All in One SEO, Essential Addons for Elementor, The Events Calendar, MetForm, and Fluent Forms. Website owners are advised to update to patched versions immediately, with protection available through the Sucuri Firewall for existing clients.
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A roundup of critical security vulnerabilities affecting popular WordPress plugins including All in One SEO, Essential Addons for Elementor, The Events Calendar, MetForm, and Fluent Forms. Website owners are advised to update to patched versions immediately, with protection available through the Sucuri Firewall for existing clients.
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The Latest from Post Status Members
Post Status members have been actively contributing to the WordPress ecosystem with new plugins, tools, and content. Highlights include Satyam Vishwakarma's Contributor Photo Gallery plugin, Birgit Pauli-Haack's Gutenberg Changelog covering versions 21.6 and 21.7, and numerous community initiatives like Tammie Lister's Blocktober challenge and various educational sessions focused on WordPress development and ecommerce.
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Post Status members have been actively contributing to the WordPress ecosystem with new plugins, tools, and content. Highlights include Satyam Vishwakarma's Contributor Photo Gallery plugin, Birgit Pauli-Haack's Gutenberg Changelog covering versions 21.6 and 21.7, and numerous community initiatives like Tammie Lister's Blocktober challenge and various educational sessions focused on WordPress development and ecommerce.
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Twenty Twenty-Seven Default Theme: Call for Volunteers
WordPress is calling for volunteers to help develop the Twenty Twenty-Seven default theme, with Arina Ior selected as the lead designer. The theme will ship with WordPress 7.2, releasing in early December, and interested contributors should apply by March 27th to ensure adequate time for development and iteration.
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WordPress is calling for volunteers to help develop the Twenty Twenty-Seven default theme, with Arina Ior selected as the lead designer. The theme will ship with WordPress 7.2, releasing in early December, and interested contributors should apply by March 27th to ensure adequate time for development and iteration.
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Critical WordPress Modular DS Plugin Vulnerability Actively Exploited for Admin Access
A severe unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-23550, CVSS 10.0) in the Modular DS WordPress plugin affects over 40,000 installations. Attackers can bypass authentication to gain admin access by manipulating request parameters, and active exploitation has been confirmed since January 13, 2026. Users must immediately update to version 2.5.2 or later and check their sites for compromise.
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A severe unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-23550, CVSS 10.0) in the Modular DS WordPress plugin affects over 40,000 installations. Attackers can bypass authentication to gain admin access by manipulating request parameters, and active exploitation has been confirmed since January 13, 2026. Users must immediately update to version 2.5.2 or later and check their sites for compromise.
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The Latest from Post Status Members
Post Status members have released numerous WordPress innovations and resources, including new security plugins (Block Logins CF and Form GeoGuard), AI-powered tools like Suggerence Gutenberg, and updates to popular plugins like ProfilePress. The community has also shared educational content on accessibility, content planning, and WordPress development practices.
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Post Status members have released numerous WordPress innovations and resources, including new security plugins (Block Logins CF and Form GeoGuard), AI-powered tools like Suggerence Gutenberg, and updates to popular plugins like ProfilePress. The community has also shared educational content on accessibility, content planning, and WordPress development practices.
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What's New in Gutenberg 22.7
Gutenberg 22.7 introduces a new Connectors admin page for managing integrations, adds style variation previews in the editor, and improves the Grid block Visualizer's responsiveness. The Playlist block now includes a WaveForm Player visualizer, enhancing audio content editing capabilities.
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Gutenberg 22.7 introduces a new Connectors admin page for managing integrations, adds style variation previews in the editor, and improves the Grid block Visualizer's responsiveness. The Playlist block now includes a WaveForm Player visualizer, enhancing audio content editing capabilities.
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How WordPress is Shaping the Future of Education Worldwide
A Jukebox Podcast episode featuring Destiny Kanno from Automattic, Isotta Peira of the WordPress Credits Initiative, and Anand Upadhyay of WordPress Campus Connect discussing how WordPress is being integrated into educational institutions globally. The episode explores education-focused WordPress events, initiatives bringing WordPress to university students, and a program that allows students to earn academic credits through contributions to the WordPress ecosystem.
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A Jukebox Podcast episode featuring Destiny Kanno from Automattic, Isotta Peira of the WordPress Credits Initiative, and Anand Upadhyay of WordPress Campus Connect discussing how WordPress is being integrated into educational institutions globally. The episode explores education-focused WordPress events, initiatives bringing WordPress to university students, and a program that allows students to earn academic credits through contributions to the WordPress ecosystem.
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Add Automated Unit Tests to Your WordPress Plugin
Learn how to implement automated unit testing in WordPress plugins to ensure code quality and prevent regressions across different WordPress versions and environments. This comprehensive guide covers setting up your test environment, writing unit tests, and integrating continuous testing with GitHub.
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Learn how to implement automated unit testing in WordPress plugins to ensure code quality and prevent regressions across different WordPress versions and environments. This comprehensive guide covers setting up your test environment, writing unit tests, and integrating continuous testing with GitHub.
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Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities Expose 250k+ Sites to Data Theft and RCE
Multiple critical security vulnerabilities have been discovered across popular WordPress plugins, including SQL injection flaws in Elementor Ally and remote code execution issues in WPvivid Backup & Migration affecting hundreds of thousands of sites. Attackers are actively exploiting these vulnerabilities to steal data, create unauthorized admin accounts, and gain full server access.
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Multiple critical security vulnerabilities have been discovered across popular WordPress plugins, including SQL injection flaws in Elementor Ally and remote code execution issues in WPvivid Backup & Migration affecting hundreds of thousands of sites. Attackers are actively exploiting these vulnerabilities to steal data, create unauthorized admin accounts, and gain full server access.
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Block Theme Development with WordPress Playground and GitHub
Learn how to streamline block theme development by syncing Site Editor changes to version control using WordPress Playground, the Create Block Theme plugin, and GitHub. This workflow enables designers to use visual tools while maintaining professional version-controlled theme development without manual code extraction.
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Learn how to streamline block theme development by syncing Site Editor changes to version control using WordPress Playground, the Create Block Theme plugin, and GitHub. This workflow enables designers to use visual tools while maintaining professional version-controlled theme development without manual code extraction.
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Best WordPress Caching Plugins in 2026: An Honest Comparison
> <p>Caching is still one of the most misunderstood performance levers in WordPress. This is my honest breakdown of the best caching plugins in 2026, what each one is actually good at, and how to pick the right one for your specific setup.</p>
> <p>The post "<a href="https://wpmayor.com/wordpress-caching-plugins/">Best WordPress Caching Plugins in 2026: An Honest Comparison</a>" first appeared on <a href="https://wpmayor.com">WP Mayor</a>.</p>
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> <p>Caching is still one of the most misunderstood performance levers in WordPress. This is my honest breakdown of the best caching plugins in 2026, what each one is actually good at, and how to pick the right one for your specific setup.</p>
> <p>The post "<a href="https://wpmayor.com/wordpress-caching-plugins/">Best WordPress Caching Plugins in 2026: An Honest Comparison</a>" first appeared on <a href="https://wpmayor.com">WP Mayor</a>.</p>
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